Christmas - page 136

Description: A visual celebration of Christmas, from religious beginnings to festive cultural touchstones - a book to treasure. This book is a unique and groundbreaking visual celebration of Christmas, a joyous religious and cultural occasion observed by billions of people around the world. The origins of Christmas are in the Christian observance of the birth of Christ on 25 December and, since the early 20th century, it has become a secular holiday with a myriad decorations, rituals, and themes. Key themes covered include advent and the nativity; the Christmas tree and holiday decorations; gift giving and carol singing; classic Christmas films; and festive music. This extraordinary book showcases a broad spectrum of global festive traditions from many different cultures, such as fried chicken eaten for Christmas dinner, surfing Santas, and shoes filled with carrots. A collection of more than 200 rich and evocative images, paintings, books, prints, sculptures, textiles, ceramics, and photography, thoughtfully paired to highlight similarities and contrasts between them, the works included feature a diverse range of both lesser-known and iconic artists, including Sandro Botticelli, Grandma Moses, Beatrix Potter, Norman Rockwell, Andy Warhol, and many more. These significant works cover festive topics such as Advent; the Christmas tree and holiday decorations; gift giving and carol singing; and classic Christmas films and music. Essays by Sam Bilton, Dolph Gotelli and David Trigg explore traditional festive food and drink, Santa Claus throughout history, and the religious origins of Christmas. In The Christmas Book, the significant artistic and cultural influence of Christmas throughout history is explored through a wide range of beautiful and significant artworks and images from across the ages and six continents, creating the ultimate cultural companion to the festive season.

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Description: THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER!' There's nothing quite like a Karen Swan novel to get you in the festive mood - Seasonal escapism at its best' - Woman & Home Snowed in for the holidays, old truths rise to the surface. Christmas by Candlelight is a cosy Christmas story from Karen Swan, bestselling author of The Stolen Hours. It's three days before Christmas and starting to snow when high-flier Libby and her new boyfriend reluctantly attend her university reunion. Hosted by Archie Templeton - the heartbreaker of their group - at his grand family estate in Yorkshire, the night is a great success until they go to leave: the road is now blocked with snow. At first, being snowed in together is fun. But as hours pass everyone grows restless. Then the power goes out. Hunkered down together by candlelight, they reminisce about old times - and tensions soon start to rise. Secrets from the past begin to unravel and Libby is confronted with a truth she has long tried to deny. Reviews for Christmas By Candlelight:' You know that the festive season is well and truly here when a Karen Swan Christmas cracker appears. Sprinkled throughout with Swan's trademark twists and turns, insight, cosy charm, and eye for comedy, this is the perfect warm-up for the Christmas holiday.' - Yorkshire Post' An author loved for her cosy, escapist, festive fiction' Prima' With well-drawn characters and plenty of romance and drama, this page-turner will leave you with a warm festive glow.' - The Mirror' Seasonal escapism at its best' - Women's Weekly'A cosy Christmas read with plenty of twists' - Woman's Own' This escapist, uplifting story explores old friends and fractured relationships. With relatable characters, plenty of secrets and a sprinkle of feel-good cosiness, this is the perfect winter read.' - My Weekly What readers are saying about Christmas by Candlelight:'a Christmas/Winter read at its best. Dive in and escape any Winter Blues!' Chistmas isn't Christmas without a Karen Swan book!' Perfect ingedients for a lovely Christmas read!.

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Description: Cozy up with your favorite Christmas stories and discover new wintry tales with this keepsake holiday anthology. Just in time for the holidays, A Classic Christmas Treasury gathers together many of the season's classics and introduces new, diverse stories from around the globe in one decorative holiday volume. This cheerful, collectible treasury of stories, poems, and carols makes a wonderful gift any time of the year and reminds us that simple gifts of the heart and memories made with loved ones truly are the most meaningful gifts of all. Experience a variety of wintry and holiday tales, including: 'Twas the Night Before Christmas A Christmas Carol The Gift of the Magi The Nutcracker and The Mouse King Christmas at Melrose The Fir Tree Babouscka Little Piccola The 12 Days of Christmas Bits Featuring a beautifully designed coverwith glittering finishes fit for the grandeur of the season, A Classic Christmas Treasury will become a beloved holiday keepsake that can be enjoyed by the whole family for years to come. Let these wonderful literary masterpieces warm your heart, and remind you of the joy and love to be discovered anew each holiday season. The Timeless Classics series from Rock Point brings together the works of classic authors from around the world. Complete and unabridged, these elegantly designed gift editions feature luxe, patterned endpapers, ribbon markers, and foil and deboss details on vibrantly colored cases. Celebrate these beloved works of literature as true standouts in your personal library collection.

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Description: The Killer Cat is back for Christmas! A much-loved classic by Anne Fine. So go on, ask me. 'Dear, dear Tuffy. Why was your Christmas so horrible?' Well. I couldn't climb the tree. I couldn't touch the dangly decorations. And Ellie made me part of her sing-along Christmas performance. Horrible, horrible, horrible! But I showed them. I was Tuffy the Acting Cat, superstar. How was I supposed to know things would get so. messy? Anne Fine has written numerous highly acclaimed and prize-winning books for children and adults. The Tulip Touch won the Whitbread Children's Book of the Year Award; Goggle-Eyes won the Guardian Children's Fiction Award and the Carnegie Medal; Flour Babies won the Carnegie Medal and the Whitbread Children's Book of the Year; and Bill's New Frock won a Smarties Prize. Anne Fine was named Children's Laureate in 2001 and was awarded an OBE in 2003. Waterstones The Killer Cat's Christmas - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk

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ISBN: 9780141327716

Description: The sparkling Christmas novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author Heidi Swain! When Anna takes on the role of companion to the owner of Wynthorpe Hall, on the outskirts of Wynbridge, she has no idea that her life is set to change beyond all recognition. A confirmed 'bah humbug' when it comes to Christmas, Anna is amazed to find herself quickly immersed in the eccentric household, and when youngest son Jamie unexpectedly arrives home it soon becomes obvious that her personal feelings are going all out to compromise her professional persona. Jamie, struggling to come to terms with life back in the Fens, makes a pact with Anna - she has to teach him to fall back in love with Wynthorpe Hall, while he helps her fall back in love with Christmas. But will it all prove too much for Anna, or can the family of Wynthorpe Hall warm her heart once and for all.? Join Anna for a festive journey festooned with sleigh rides and silver bells and help her discover her happy-ever-after. Praise for HEIDI SWAIN:' The queen of feel-good' Woman & Home 'Full of Heidi's trademark gentle charm. Lock the door, pour some mulled wine and settle into this wonderful Christmas treat!' Milly Johnson 'More Christmassy than a week in Lapland - we loved it!' heat 'Sprinkled with Christmas sparkle' Trisha Ashley 'Give yourself a Christmas treat and curl up with this magical book!' Sue Moorcroft, author of The Little Village Christmas 'A real Christmas cracker of a read!' Penny Parkes, author of Practice Makes Perfect 'Cosy, Christmassy and deeply satisfying! Another wonderful read!' Mandy Baggot, author of One Christmas Kiss in Notting Hill . Waterstones Sleigh Rides and Silver Bells at the Christmas Fair - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk

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ISBN: 9781471164859

Description: This bestselling Christmas picture book by renowned children's author Michael Morpurgo and illustrator Jim Field, is now available in paperback for the first time. Farshore Grandpa Christmas, Children's, Paperback, Michael Morpurgo, Illustrated by Jim Field - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk

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ISBN: 9781405294973

Description: Doctor Who: Dr. Tenth: Christmas Surprise! (Roger Hargreaves) : Hardback : Penguin Random House Children's UK : 9781405934145 : : 17 Oct 2017. The Book Depository Doctor Who: Dr. Tenth: Christmas Surprise! (Roger by Adam Hargreaves - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk

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Description: Creative Haven Creative Christmas Coloring Book : Paperback : Dover Publications Inc. : 9780486827797 : 0486827798 : 26 Oct 2018 : From Santa walking with his reindeer to elves kissing under the mistletoe to dancing snowmen and candied wreaths, these 31 ready-to-color illustrations will make the perfect gift for anyone!. The Book Depository Creative Haven Creative Christmas Coloring Book by Marjorie Sarnat - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk

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Description: Peter saves Christmas! - In this charming and gentle tale, Peter and Grandpa save the day with a wonderful tale of night-time steam train adventures to Santa's woodland grotto, magically lit up by hundreds of tiny lamps. This Little Peter's Railway book is aimed at younger readers (3 - 6 years). There are lots of simple details on making things and running a miniature steam train. With 12 watercolour pictures by John Wardle. Waterstones Peter's Railway Christmas Steam - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk

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ISBN: 9780955335952

Description: A fantastic mystery short story collection, the perfect Christmas gift for crime fiction lovers. HarperCollins A Candle for Christmas & Other Stories, Crime & Thriller, Hardback, Reginald Hill, Foreword by Mick Herron - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk

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ISBN: 9780008430061

Description: Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Pop-Up Book and Advent Calendar : Novelty book : Bonnier Books Ltd : 9781787419049 : 1787419045 : 29 Sep 2020. The Book Depository Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas by Studio Press - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk

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Description: Christmas, counting and UNICORNS in one magical picture book - the must-have gift to add to your list for Santa! With a shiny rainbow foil cover!.

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ISBN: 9781405295277

Description: Dreams come true with Lettice Rabbit! Find out all about the magic of Christmas with Lettice in this enchanting picture book - perfect for little girls who love pretty things!.

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ISBN: 9780007165858

Description: In dark, wintry Lochdubh, Christmas Cheer is about as welcome as a flat tyre on a deserted road. The Calvinist element in town has always resisted what they view as secular frivolity, so for most of the townsfolk there'll be no carols, feasting, gifts - or even whisky on Christmas Day! And for PC Hamish Macbeth there's no holiday from crime - he finds himself hunting for a missing cat belonging to a lonely spinster. Curt and unfriendly, the woman is convinced her pet has been stolen but once behind her heavily-bolted door, Hamish can spot her true problem - she lives in fear, though of who or what he cannot guess. Then someone steals a Christmas tree and lights from the nearby village of Cnothan. So it is up to Hamish to sort all these problems out - and he had better do it quickly, for the church bells will soon peal on the eve of Christmas. This one-off standalone story is a special Christmas treat for all fans of Hamish Macbeth and can be read at any point in the ongoing series. Praise for the Hamish Macbeth series:' First rate. deft social comedy and wonderfully realized atmosphere.' Booklist' It's always a treat to return to Lochdubh.' New York Times' Readers will enjoy the quirks and unique qualities of the cast. Beaton catches the beauty of the area's natural geography and succinctly describes its distinct flavour.' Library Journal' Befuddled, earnest and utterly endearing, Hamish makes his triumphs sweetly satisfying.' Publishers Weekly. Waterstones A Highland Christmas - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk

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Description: A refreshed reissue of the 1952 classic Treasure on Earth, this is the vivid and charming account of Christmas in an Edwardian country house. Phyllis Sandeman, who was brought up at Lyme Park in Cheshire, recalls the celebrations, the relationships between family and servants, and her own childhood hopes and fears. A refreshed reissue of the 1952 classic Treasure on Earth. A vivid and charming account of Christmas in an Edwardian country house.'. the weather did not matter. How could it, with a house full of delightful visitors and such a house to play in? There would be the Christmas tree with all its presents; games in the drawing room, music and dancing in the hall. and all the time everybody, particularly the grown-ups, happy, good-humoured, joking and jolly, ready at any moment to romp and play the fool.' Phyllis Sandeman, who was brought up at Lyme Park in Cheshire, recalls the celebrations, the theatricals, the relationships between family and servants, and her own childhood hopes and fears. The book contains lovely hand-drawn illustrations from Phyllis herself, showing opulent scenes of the house's architecture, the bustling kitchen during Christmas, as well as sketches of its inhabitants, including the family dog. A truly heart-warming Christmas story from a by-gone era. Waterstones A Country House Christmas - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk

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Description: Full colour folded card and envelope. Blank inside for you own message. FSC certified. Waterstones Skating Christmas Card - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk

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Description: Send some festive cheer with this fun greeting card. Printed in the UK. Blank inside for your own message. Waterstones From Our Home To Yours Christmas Card - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk

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Description: Single Greeting Card with envelope, printed on Italian paper stock. Waterstones Santa Christmas Card - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk

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Description: Tis the season. for passion As guardian to his orphaned nephew, wealthy CEO Drakon must marry! And sweet, caring Lucy is the ideal candidate. But all emotionally scarred Drakon can offer is a lavish Christmas wedding - and nights of tantalising pleasure! While Lucy accepts and loves being a stand-in mother, she soon realises she can't be just a wife-in-name-only.* When Kyra discovers that Luke O' Connor is in LA, she vows to make him pay for breaking her heart. But her revenge is halted when the real-estate mogul entices her into his bed and reawakens her desire. Yet Luke is bound by a long-ago promise, and Kyra is wary of trusting him again. Will they get their secret holiday wish. to be each other's by Christmas?* Taken in at a young age, Ryker owes the O' Shea family everything. Which means his 'little sister' Laney is way off-limits. no matter how seductive the brunette beauty is! She's the one woman he can't have a casual fling with, so how the hell did he end up in her bed?. Waterstones Christmas Confessions - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk

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Description: Reunited at Christmas. Mills & Boon Christmas Nights With The Ex, Romance, Paperback, Ami Weaver, Janice Maynard and Yvonne Lindsay - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk

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